Afrin Sopariwala, Sarra Tekola, Yin Yu, Zarna Joshi
A public presentation, “Women of Color Speak Out – Climate Change and the Systems of Oppression” was held by the Ethiopian Community of Seattle on Nov. 18.
“Women of Color Speak Out” is a collective of activists in Seattle who are working to educate communities about the climate crisis. The discussion highlighted how systems of oppression have led to worldwide ecological disaster.
Speakers included:
Afrin Sopariwala, an activist and student of yoga and ayurveda who grew up in Mumbai, India, and is attempting to move toward living a zero-waste life.
Sarra Tekola, a scientist and activist who has worked on issues including “Black Lives Matter”, ending juvenile incarceration, fossil fuel divestment and justice in carbon policies.
Yin Yu, a system practitioner and convener of spaces to explore complexities as human beings where paradoxes and tensions can be held.
Zarna Joshi, a writer, public speaker and activist who was born in England and has cultural and spiritual roots in India. (end)
Justice for #HughMungus and Harambe. #triggered
Justice for #HughMungus and Harambe.
Hugh Mungus was here
Hugh mungus wot?
This person just said to me – just spoke to me in a sexually harassing way.
He said, he said, do you know what my name is and I said what.
And he said Hugh Mungus.
Hughmungus Wot ?